FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88

Operating Manual

Edition September 2007 (Version 1.5, 2007-09-17)

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Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.1 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.2 Management Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2.1 FibreCAT SX Manager Web-Based Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2.2 FibreCAT SX Manager Command-Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Target Group of the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4 Structure of the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.5 Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.6 TecTechnical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.7 Installation and Configuration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.1 Notes on Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.2 Electrostatic-sensitive Component Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.3 CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.4 RFI Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.5 Notes on Mounting the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.6 Notes on Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.7 Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.8 Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.8.1 Physical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.8.1.1 Dimension and Weight Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.8.1.2 Weight and Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.8.1.3 Ventilation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.8.2 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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2.8.3 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.8.3.1 Electrical Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.8.3.2 Site Wiring and Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.8.3.3 Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.8.4 Management Host Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3 Hardware, Operating, and Indicator Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.1 Controller Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.1.1 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.1.2 Components and Indicators at the Front Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.1.3 Ports and Switches at the Back Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.1.4 Indicators at the Back Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.2 Expansion Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.2.1 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.2.2 Components and Indicators at the Front Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.2.3 Ports and Switches at the Back Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.2.4 Indicators at the Back Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.1 Direct Attached FibreCAT SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.1.1 Controller Failover Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.1.2 Path Failover Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.2 Switch Attached FibreCAT SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.3 Switch Attached FibreCAT SX for VMware ESX Server 3.0.0 and 3.0.1 . . . . . . 39
4.4 Supported HBAs for Windows, Linux, VMware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.5 Direct Attached FibreCAT SX80 / SX88 for Solaris (SPARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.6 Switch Attached FibreCAT SX80 / SX88 for Solaris (SPARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.7 Supported HBAs for Solaris (SPARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.8 Host Interface Speed for FibreCAT SX60 / SX80
in Direct Attached Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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5 Installing Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.1 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.2 Unpacking an Enclosure and Verifying its Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.3 Preparing the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.4 Installing an Enclosure in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.4.1 Rack-Mount Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.4.2 Rack Mounting Position Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.4.3 Mounting Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.5 Connecting Controller and Expansion Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.6 Connecting the AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.7 Testing the Enclosure Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

6 Connecting Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6.1 Installing the SCSI Enclosures Services Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6.2 Connecting Direct Attach Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.3 Connecting Switch Attach Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.3.1 Connecting a Single Data Host Through a Single Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.4 Connecting Direct Attach Configurations in Multipath Environment . . . . . . . 61
6.5 Connecting Switch Attach Configurations in Multipath Environment . . . . . . . 62
6.5.1 Connecting Single Data Hosts Through Dual Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.6 Connecting Remote Management Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

7 Configuring a System for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

7.1 Setting the IP Address Using the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

7.2 FibreCAT SX Manager Web-Based Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.2.1 Configuring Your Web Browser for the WBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.2.2 Logging In to WBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.2.3 Setting Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.3 Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.4 Configuring Controller Enclosure Host Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7.5 Installing a License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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7.6 Creating Virtual Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

7.7 Mapping a Data Host to a Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.8 Testing the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.9 Logging Out of the WBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
7.10 Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

8 Powering the System Off and On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

8.1 Powering Off the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

8.2 Powering On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Glossary and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Related Documents and Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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 1 Introduction
This guide describes how to install, initially configure and operate FibreCAT® SX series
storage system, and applies to the following models:
● FibreCAT SX60 Fibre Channel (FC) Controller Enclosure
● FibreCAT SX80 Fibre Channel (FC) Controller Enclosure
● FibreCAT SX88 Fibre Channel (FC) Controller Enclosure
● FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expansion Enclosure
If there are no differences between the three controller enclosure models, from now on they
together are referred to as FibreCAT SX (controller enclosure). The FibreCAT SX60 /
SX80 / SX88 expansion enclosure is referred to as FibreCAT SX expansion enclosure.

1.1 Product Overview

FibreCAT SX storage systems are high-performance storage solutions that combine
outstanding performance with high reliability, availability, flexibility, and manageability.
FibreCAT SX storage systems are modular, rackmountable, and scalable from a single
controller enclosure configuration (1x1) to a maximum configuration of four expansion
enclosures behind one controller enclosure (1x5).
A controller enclosure can contain two RAID controller modules, which interact and provide
failover capability for the data path. The enclosures can use SAS (with SX80 / SX88 only)
or SATA disk drives and provides RAID functionality, caching, and disk storage.
The different characteristics of the FibreCAT SX60 and SX80 / SX88 are itemized in
“TecTechnical Data” on page 11.
The enclosures can be installed in Fujitsu Siemens Computers PRIMECENTER racks or in
standard 19-inch EIA racks.

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Management Software Introduction

1.2 Management Software

The embedded management software FibreCAT SX Manager (FSM) includes the tools
outlined in the following topics:
● FibreCAT SX Manager’s Web Based Interface (WBI)
● FibreCAT SX Manager’s Command Line Interface (CLI)

1.2.1 FibreCAT SX Manager Web-Based Interface

The FSM web based interface (WBI) is the primary interface for configuring and managing
FibreCAT SX family arrays. A web server resides in each controller module. WBI enables
you to manage FibreCAT SX family arrays from a web browser that is properly configured
and that can access a controller module through an Ethernet connection.
The WBI also includes monitoring and diagnostic features that enable you to view and
collect information that enhances the reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) of
FibreCAT SX family arrays. You can configure the transmission of event notifications
(alerts), which can be sent to the screen or to email addresses, and Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) traps, which can be sent to a host system. Events are
recorded in an event log, which you can view.
Information about using the WBI is in its online help and in the “FibreCAT SX60 /
SX80 / SX88 Administrator’s Guide”.
To access the WBI for the first time, each FibreCAT SX controller module has a default IP
address (IP 10.0.0.1 and Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0). It can be used if the IP address
setting via CLI (see “Setting the IP Address Using the CLI” on page 65) can not be
performed, e. g. the appropriate serial cable is not on hand.

1.2.2 FibreCAT SX Manager Command-Line Interface

The FSM embedded command line interface (CLI) enables you to configure and manage
an array using individual commands or command scripts through an out-of-band RS-232 or
Ethernet connection.
NOTE
i As first time configuration of a FibreCAT SX controller enclosure the IP addresses
of its RAID controller(s) is/are to be set. This step can only be performed by using
the CLI through a RS-232 connection, which you will do in “Setting the IP Address
Using the CLI” on page 65.
All subsequent usage of the CLI can be performed with a terminal emulation
through an Ethernet connection.
Information about using the CLI is in the “FibreCAT SX Manager Command Line Interface
(CLI)” manual.

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Introduction Target Group of the Manual

1.3 Target Group of the Manual

The operating instructions are intended for the person responsible for installing the
hardware and correctly operating the system. The operating instructions contain all the
descriptions which are of importance for commissioning your FibreCAT SX storage system
in so far as they do not form part of the publication of your server system.
To understand the different expansion options it is necessary to have a knowledge of
hardware and data transmission, as well as basic knowledge of the operating system used.

1.4 Structure of the Manual

This manual consists of the following chapters:
● Important Notes
This chapter contains instructions on the safe operation of your storage system as well
as information about environmental protection and site requirements.
● Hardware, Operating, and Indicator Components
This chapter gives a detailed description of the main hardware components and the
position and meaning of the operating and indicator elements.
● Configurations
This chapter shows some typical configurations.
● Installing Enclosures
This chapter describes the process of installing FibreCAT SX enclosures in a
PRIMECENTER rack or in a standard 19-inch EIA rack cabinet, cable a controller
enclosure to expansion enclosures, and describes how to connect the power cords and
how to test the connections.
● Connecting Hosts
This chapter describes the FibreCAT SX system cable connections to hosts for several
different configurations.
● Configuring a System for the First Time
This chapter describes how to use the CLI and the WBI of the FibreCAT CS Manager
to perform first-time configuration. The chapter also gives an overview about the
needed driver settings and describes how to perform basic storage configuration to
verify that your system is working.
● Powering the System Off and On
This chapter describes how to power off and power on the system when needed.

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Notational Conventions Introduction

1.5 Notational Conventions

Italics Commands, options, file names and path names are written in italic letters
in continuous text.
fixed font Commands and options in syntax descriptions as well as system output
are written in a fixed font.
<variable> Angle brackets are used to enclose variables which are to be replaced by
actual values.
semi-bold Highlights text
“Quotation marks” References to documents and chapters or sections in this or other documents
I NOTE Important information and tips

V CAUTION Reference to hazards that can lead to personal injury, loss of data or
damage to equipment
Table 1: Typographic Conventions

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Introduction TecTechnical Data

1.6 TecTechnical Data

General Specifications FibreCAT SX60 FibreCAT SX80 / SX88
Type 4 Gbit/s storage system
Rack space 2U/tray
Number of hard disk drives max. 12/tray
Supported operating systems Windows 2003 Windows 2003
Red Hat 4.x and 5.x Red Hat 4.x and 5.x
SuSE SLES 9 and 10 SuSE SLES 9 and 10
VMware ESX 2.53 and 3.x VMware ESX 2.53 and 3.x
SPARC Solaris 9 and 10
Number of power supplies 2/tray hot plug and with full redundancy
Controller cache memory 512 MByte 1 GByte
per RAID controller
FibreCAP per RAID controller 1
Number of FC ports with SFP 2
(small form-factor pluggable)
transceiver per RAID controller
Number of snapshots (default) 4
Max. number of expansion enclo- 1 4
sures per controller enclosure
Table 2: General Specifications

Hard Disk Drives FibreCAT SX60 FibreCAT SX80 / SX88

1
Gross capacity 250 GByte
SATA I 7200 rpm2 HDD
Gross capacity1 500 GByte
SATA II 7200 rpm2 HDD 750 GByte
Gross capacity1 — 73 GByte
SAS3 15000 rpm2 HDD 146 GByte
(available for SX80 / SX88 only) 300 GByte
Access time 11ms/12ms (read/write)
with SATA I and II HDDs
Access time with SAS HDD — 4ms/5ms (read/write
Total capacity including the max. 18 TByte (24 x 750 GByte) 42 TByte (56 x 750 GByte)
number of expansion enclosures
Table 3: Hard Disk Drives
1 based on decimal system (1 GByte = 109 byte)
2
in 1“ hot-plug disk cage
3
mixing with SATA HDDs possible

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TecTechnical Data Introduction

Supported RAID Levels FibreCAT SX60 FibreCAT SX80 / SX88

RAID 0 Data Striping about several hard disk drives (HDDs)
RAID 1 Mirrored HDDs
RAID 10 Data mirroring, then Striping of the data over servers’ HDDs
RAID 3 Data Striping with dedicated parity HDD
RAID 5 Data Striping with distributed parity
RAID 50 RAID 5 arrays, Striped again over all drives
Table 4: Supported RAID Levels

Management FibreCAT SX60 FibreCAT SX80 / SX88

Diagnostics of non-data Signalling and monitoring via SES (SCSI enclosure services)
characteristics protocol and LEDs
Management interfaces RS232 (mini-DB9)
10/100 Ethernet (RJ45)
Supported protocol SNMP
Administration FibreCAT SX Manager (FSM) with web based interface (WBI)
and command line interface (CLI)
Table 5: Management

Options FibreCAT SX60 FibreCAT SX80 / SX88

HDDs Hot plug HDDs
RAID controller 2nd RAID controller
Max. number of expansion enclo- 1 4
sures per controller enclosure
Table 6: Options

Electrical Values per Enclosure FibreCAT SX60 FibreCAT SX80 / SX88

Power supply 2 hot-plug redundant modules with 1 fan integrated each
Apparent power 525 VA
Max. electric current 5.1 A (230 V AC)
Continuous load 535 W
Peak load 650 W
Rated voltage 115 V – 240 V
Rated frequency 50 HZ – 60 Hz
Table 7: Electrical Values per Enclosure

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Introduction TecTechnical Data

Ambient Conditions FibreCAT SX60 FibreCAT SX80 / SX88

(DIN EN 60721-3-X)
Operating temperature 5°C up to 40°C (IEC 721)
Relative humidity 10% – 90% (non condensing)
Table 8: Ambient Conditions

Heat Dissipation per Enclosure FibreCAT SX60 FibreCAT SX80 / SX88

Max. heat dissipation 1926 kJ/j
Table 9: Heat Dissipation per Enclosure

Dimensions per Enclosure FibreCAT SX60 FibreCAT SX80 / SX88

Rack space (H x W x D)
H 3,45 Inch / 8,75 cm (2 U)
W 17,56 Inch / 44,60 cm
D 22,5 Inch / 57,15 cm
Weight max. 33.1 kg (dependent on configuration level)
Table 10: Dimensions per Enclosure

Compliance with Standards FibreCAT SX60 FibreCAT SX80 / SX88

Product safety UL listet, cUL, CE, CSA-C22.2, EN 60950-2000,
IEC 60950, GS, GOST, S-Mark
Approval GS, CSAUS/C, CB-certificate
Electromagnetic compatibility FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003, EN 300-386,
EN 55022 Class B, VCCI Class B, AS/NZS 3548 Class B, BMSI
Class B
Vibrations EN 61000-3, EN 61000-3-3
Immunity EN 300-386, EN 55024
CE certification EU Directive: 89/336/EWG (EMV);
EN61000-3-2;
EN 6100-3-3 73/23/EWG (Produktsicherheit)
Environmental compliance RoHS compliant
WEEE compliant
Table 11: Compliance with Standards

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Installation and Configuration Checklist Introduction

1.7 Installation and Configuration Checklist

Before you begin to install the system, make sure you have read the “Storage Systems
Safety Notes”.
The following table outlines the steps required to install and initially configure the system.
To ensure a successful installation, perform the tasks in the order in which they are
presented.

Step Task
1 Verify the site installation requirements (see page 20)
2 Install the enclosures (see page 45)
3 Cabling the enclosures (see page 53)
4 Connect the power cords (see page 56)
5 Test the enclosure connections (see page 56)
6 Connect the hosts (see page 57)
7 Configure a system for the first time (see page 65
Table 12: Installation and Configuration Checklist

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 2 Important Notes

2.1 Notes on Safety

In this section you will find information that you must note when using the storage system.
This device complies with the relevant safety standards for IT equipment.
I The following safety notes are also provided in the “Storage System Safety Notes”
manual. Also pay attention to the notes in the operating manual of the connected
system.
If you have any questions relating to setting up and operating your system in the
environment where you intend to use it, please contact your sales outlet or our customer
service team.
V CAUTION!
● The actions described in these instructions should only be performed by
technical specialists. Equipment repairs should only be performed by service
personnel. Any unauthorized openings and improper repairs could expose the
user to risks (electric shock, energy hazards, fire hazards) and could also
damage the equipment. Please note that any unauthorized openings of the
device will result in the invalidation of the warranty and exclusion from all liability.
● Transport the device in its original packaging or in other suitable packaging
which will protect it against shock or impact.
● Read the notes on environmental conditions in “TecTechnical Data” on page 11
before setting up and operating the device.
● If the device is brought in from a cold environment, condensation may form both
inside and on the outside of the machine.
● Wait until the device has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely dry
before starting it up. Material damage may be caused to the device if this
requirement is not observed.
● Check that the rated voltage specified on the type label is the same as the local
line voltage.

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Notes on Safety Important Notes

V CAUTION!
● The device must only be connected to a properly grounded wall outlet (the
device is fitted with a tested and approved power cable).
● Make sure that the power sockets on the device and the protective grounded
outlet of the building’s wiring system is freely accessible.
● Switching off the device does not cut off the supply of power. To do this you must
remove the power plugs.
● Before opening the unit, switch off the device and then pull out the power plugs.
● Route the cables in such a way that they do not form a potential hazard (make
sure no-one can trip over them) and that they cannot be damaged. When
connecting up a device, refer to the relevant notes in this manual.
● Never connect or disconnect data transmission lines during a storm (lightning
hazard).
● Systems which comprise a number of cabinets must use a separate fused
socket for each cabinet.
● The servers and the directly connected external storage subsystems should be
connected to the same power supply distributor. Otherwise you run the risk of
losing data if, for example, the central processing unit is still running but the
storage subsystem has failed during a power failure.
● Make sure that no objects (such as bracelets or paper clips) fall into or liquids
spill into the device (risk of electric shock or short circuit).
● In emergencies (e.g. damage to housings, power cords or controls or ingress of
liquids or foreign bodies), immediately power down the device, pull out the
power plugs and notify your service department.
● Note that proper operation of the system (in accordance with IEC 60950/DIN
EN 60950) is guaranteed only if slot covers are installed on all vacant slots
and/or dummies on all vacant bays and the housing cover is fitted (cooling, fire
protection, RFI suppression).

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Important Notes Electrostatic-sensitive Component Label

2.2 Electrostatic-sensitive Component Label

Electrostatic-sensitive components may be identified by the following sticker:

You must follow the instructions below when handling modules containing electrostatic-
sensitive components
Ê Discharge static electricity from your body (for example by touching a grounded metal
object) before handling modules containing electrostatic-sensitive components.
Ê The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charge.
Ê Remove the power plug before installing or removing modules containing electrostatic-
sensitive components.
Ê Only hold modules containing electrostatic-sensitive components by their edges.
Ê Do not touch any of the pins or track conductors on a module containing
electrostatic-sensitive components.
Ê Use a grounding strap designed for the purpose, to connect you to the system unit as
you install the modules.
Ê Place all components on a static-safe base.
I An exhaustive description of the handling of modules containing electrostatic-
sensitive components can be found in the relevant European and international
standards (DIN EN 61340-5-1, ANSI/ESD S20.20).

2.3 CE Certificate

The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC
directives 89/336/EEC ”Electromagnetic compatibility“ and 73/23/EEC ”Low
voltage directive“. The device therefore qualifies for the CE certificate
(CE=Communauté Européenne).

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RFI Suppression Important Notes

2.4 RFI Suppression

All other equipment which is connected to this product must also have radio noise
suppression in accordance with EC Guideline 89/336/EWG.
Products which meet this requirement are accompanied by a certificate to that effect issued
by the manufacturer and/or bear the CE mark. Products which do not meet this requirement
may be operated only with the special permission of the BZT (Bundesamt für Zulassungen
in der Telekommunikation).
I This is a “Class A“ equipment. This equipment may cause harmful interference in
residential areas. In this case, the user may be held liable for taking appropriate
measures and bearing the costs resulting from these measures.

2.5 Notes on Mounting the Rack

● For safety reasons, at least two people are required to install the rack-mounted model
because of its weight and size.
● When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the notes in the operating manual
of your system and the comments in the ”Important Notes“ chapter in the technical
manual supplied with the rack.
● Ensure that the anti-tilt bracket is correctly mounted when you set up the rack.
● For safety reasons, no more than one unit may be withdrawn from the rack at any one
time during installation and maintenance work.
● If more than one unit is withdrawn from the rack at any one time, there is a danger that
the rack will tilt forward.
● The power supply to the rack must be installed by an authorized specialist (electrician).

2.6 Notes on Transportation

I Transport the storage subsystem in its original packaging or in other suitable
packaging which will protect it against shock or impact.
Do not unpack it until all transport maneuvers are completed.
If you need to lift or transport the storage system, ask someone to help you.

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Important Notes Environmental Protection

2.7 Environmental Protection

Environmentally friendly product design and development

This product has been designed in accordance with standards for ”environmentally friendly
product design and development“. This means that the designers have taken into account
important criteria such as durability, selection of materials, emissions, packaging, the ease
with which the product can be dismantled and the extent to which it can be recycled.
This saves resources and thus reduces the harm done to the environment.

Notes on packaging

Please do not throw away the packaging. We recommend that you do not throw away the
original packaging in case you need it later for transporting.

Notes on labeling plastic housing parts

Please avoid attaching your own labels to plastic housing parts wherever possible, since
this makes it difficult to recycle them.

Take-back, recycling and disposal

The device may not be disposed of with household rubbish. This appliance is
labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances (WEEE - waste electrical and electronic
equipment).
The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout the EU. To return your used device, please
use the return and collection systems available to you. You will find further infor-
mation on this at www.fujitsu-siemens.com/recycling.

For details on returning and reuse of devices and consumables within Europe, refer to the
“Returning used devices” manual, or contact your Fujitsu Siemens Computers branch
office/subsidiary or our recycling centre in Paderborn:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Recycling Center
D-33106 Paderborn
Tel. +49 5251 8180-10
Fax +49 5251 8180-15

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 2.8 Site Requirements
This chapter provides requirements and guidelines that you must address when preparing
your site for the installation.
CAUTION
! When selecting an installation site for the system, choose a location that avoids
excessive heat, direct sunlight, dust, or chemical exposure. These conditions
greatly reduce the system’s longevity, and might void your warranty.

2.8.1 Physical Requirements

This section provides dimension and weight specifications, weight and placement guide-
lines, and ventilation requirements.

2.8.1.1 Dimension and Weight Specifications

The floor space at the installation site must be strong enough to support the combined
weight of the rack, controller enclosures, expansion modules, and any additional
equipment. The site should provide sufficient space for installation, operation, and servicing
the enclosures, and also requires sufficient ventilation to allow a free flow of air to all enclo-
sures.
The following table lists enclosure dimensions and weight. Weights are based on an
enclosure having 12 drive modules, 2 controller or expansion modules, and 2 power and
cooling modules installed.

Specification Rackmount
Height 2U 8.76 cm
Width
● Chassis excluding mounting ears 44.6 cm
● Chassis including mounting ears 48.0 cm
Depth
● Chassis 55.37 cm
● To back of power and cooling module handle 57.12 cm
Weight, controller enclosure (12 drives)
● SAS drives 33.1 kg
● SATA drives 33.6 kg
Table 13: Dimension and Weight Specification Examples
Important Notes Site Requirements

Specification Rackmount
Weight, expansion enclosure (12 drives)
● SAS drives 30.8 kg
● SATA drives 31.3 kg
Table 13: Dimension and Weight Specification Examples

2.8.1.2 Weight and Placement Guidelines

As you prepare for installation, follow these guidelines:

● Ideally, use two people to lift an enclosure. However, one person can safely lift an
enclosure if its weight is reduced by removing the power and cooling modules and drive
modules.
● Do not place enclosures in a vertical position. Always install and operate the enclosures
in a horizontal orientation.
● When installing enclosures in a rack, make sure that any surfaces over which you might
move the rack can support the weight. To prevent accidents when moving equipment,
especially on sloped loading docks and up ramps to raised floors, ensure you have a
sufficient number of helpers. Remove obstacles such as cables and other objects from
the floor.
● To prevent the rack from tipping and to minimize personnel injury in the event of a
seismic occurrence, securely anchor the rack to a wall or other rigid structure that is
attached to both the floor and to the ceiling of the room.

2.8.1.3 Ventilation Requirements

As you prepare for installation, follow these requirements:

● Do not block or cover ventilation openings at the front and rear of an enclosure. Never
place an enclosure near a radiator or heating vent. Failure to follow these guidelines can
cause overheating and affect the reliability and warranty of the product.
● Leave a minimum of 15 cm at the front and back of an enclosure to ensure adequate
airflow for cooling. No cooling clearance is required on the sides, top, or bottom of enclo-
sures.
● Leave enough space in front and in back of an enclosure to allow access to enclosure
components for servicing. Removing a component requires a clearance of at least
137 cm in front of and behind the enclosure.

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2.8.2 Environmental Requirements

The following table lists the environmental conditions in which the rackmounted controller
enclosure operates.

Specification Range
Altitude To 3 km, derate 2° C for every 1 km up to 3 km
Relative Humidity 10% to 90% RH, 27° C max. wet bulb, non-condensing
Temperature 5° C to 40° C, non-condensing
Shock 3.0 g, 11 ms, half-sine
Vibration 0.15 g (vertical); 0.10 g (horizontal), 5 to 500 Hz, swept-sine
Table 14: Environmental Reqirements

2.8.3 Electrical Requirements

This section provides electrical guidelines and site wiring, power, and cabling requirements.

2.8.3.1 Electrical Guidelines

Each enclosure is shipped with two AC power cords that are appropriate for use in a typical
outlet in the destination country. Each power cord should connect one of the power and
cooling modules to an independent, external power source. To ensure power redundancy,
connect the two power cords to two separate circuits; for example, to one commercial circuit
and to one uninterruptable power source (UPS).
Safety status of I/O connections comply with Separated Extra Low Voltage (SELV) require-
ments.

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Important Notes Site Requirements

As you prepare for installation, follow these guidelines:

● The enclosures work with single-phase power systems having an earth ground
connection. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not plug an enclosure into any other
type of power system. Contact your facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you are
not sure what type of power is supplied to your building.
● Enclosures are shipped with a grounding-type (three-wire) power cord. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, always plug the cord into a grounded power outlet.
● Do not use household extension cords with the enclosures. Not all power cords have
the same current ratings. Household extension cords do not have overload protection
and are not meant for use with computer systems.

2.8.3.2 Site Wiring and Power Requirements

Each enclosure has two power and cooling modules for redundancy. If full redundancy is
required, use a separate power source for each module. The AC power supply unit in each
power and cooling module is auto-ranging and is automatically configured to an input
voltage range from 88–264 VAC with an input frequency of 47–63 Hz. The power and
cooling modules meet standard voltage requirements for both U.S. and international
operation. The power and cooling modules use standard industrial wiring with line-to-
neutral or line-to-line power connections.
As you prepare for installation, follow these requirements:
● All AC mains and supply conductors to power distribution boxes for the rack-mounted
system must be enclosed in a metal conduit or raceway when specified by local,
national, or other applicable government codes and regulations.
● Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source match the voltage and
frequency inscribed on the equipment’s electrical rating label.
● To ensure redundancy, provide two separate power sources for the enclosures. These
power sources must be independent of each other, and each must be controlled by a
separate circuit breaker at the power distribution point.
● The system requires voltages within minimum fluctuation. The customer-supplied facil-
ities’ voltage must maintain a voltage with not more than ± 5 percent fluctuation. The
customer facilities must also provide suitable surge protection.
● Site wiring must include an earth ground connection to the AC power source. The
supply conductors and power distribution boxes (or equivalent metal enclosure) must
be grounded at both ends.

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● Power circuits and associated circuit breakers must provide sufficient power and
overload protection. To prevent possible damage to the AC power distribution boxes and
other components in the rack, use an external, independent power source that is
isolated from large switching loads (such as air conditioning motors, elevator motors,
and factory loads).

2.8.3.3 Cabling Requirements

As you prepare for installation, follow these requirements:

● Keep power and interface cables clear of foot traffic. Route cables in locations that
protect the cables from damage.
● Route interface cables away from motors and other sources of magnetic or radio
frequency interference.
● Stay within the cable length limitations.

2.8.4 Management Host Requirements

A local management host with at least one serial port connection is required for the initial
installation and configuration of a controller enclosure. After you configure one or both of
the controller modules with an Internet Protocol (IP) address, you then use a remote
management host on an Ethernet network to configure, manage, and monitor.
Note
i You must use Ethernet cable designated CAT-5 or higher to connect a controller
enclosure to an Ethernet network.

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 3 Hardware, Operating, and Indicator
Components
This chapter describes the main hardware components and the position and meaning of the
operating and indicator elements at the FibreCAT SX storage system enclosures.

3.1 Controller Enclosure

The FibreCAT SX controller enclosure can be connected to Fibre Channel host bus
adapters or switches.

3.1.1 Components

Enclosure Components Quantity

FC RAID controller (I/O) module 1 or 21
SAS or SATA drive module 2–12 per enclosure
AC power and cooling module 2 per enclosure
2- or 4-Gbps FC host port with SFP2 2 per controller module
3-Gbps, 4-lane SAS expansion port 1 per controller module
RJ-45 Ethernet port (RJ-45) 1 per controller module
CLI port (RS-232 micro-DB9) 1 per controller module
Table 15: Controller Enclosure Components
1
Air management system drive blanks or I/O blanks must fill empty slots to maintain
optimum airflow through the chassis.
2
The SFPs are part of the controller modules and must not be removed.

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3.1.2 Components and Indicators at the Front Side

Enclosure ID LED

Status LEDs (top to bottom):

Drive modules with LEDs - Unit Locator
(numbered left to right - Fault/Service Required
by row: 0–3, 4–7, 8–11) - FRU OK
- Temperature Fault
Figure 1: Components and Indicators on the Front of an Controller Enclosure

LED Color State Description

Enclosure ID Green On Shows the enclosure ID for an enclosure, which enables
you to correlate a physical enclosure with logical views
presented by management software. The enclosure ID for a
controller enclosure is zero (0); the enclosure ID for an
attached expansion enclosure is non-zero.
OK to Remove Blue Off The drive module is not prepared for removal.
(drive module) On The drive module has been removed from any active virtual
disk, spun down, and prepared for removal.
Power/Activity/Fault Green Off The drive module is not powered on.
(drive module)
On The drive module is operating normally.
Blink The drive module is active and processing I/O or is
performing a media scan.
Yellow Off No fault.
On The drive module has experienced a fault or has failed.
Blink Physically identifies the drive module.
White Off Not active.
Unit Locator Blink Physically identifies the enclosure.
Yellow Off No fault.
Fault/Service Required On An enclosure-level fault has occurred. Service action is
required. The event has been acknowledged but the
problem still needs attention.
Table 16: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Front)

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LED Color State Description

Green On The enclosure is powered on with at least one power
FRU OK module operating normally.
Off Both power modules are off.
Green Off The enclosure temperature is normal.
Temperature Fault Yellow On The enclosure temperature is above threshold.
Table 16: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Front)

3.1.3 Ports and Switches at the Back Side

The following figure shows the ports (location: controller module) and the power switch
(location: power and cooling module) at the back of the controller enclosure equipped with
two FC RAID controllers. The second (lower) controller is optional.You will use the ports and
the switch during the installation procedure.

Power switch
Link Speed Link Speed

FC FC
Port 0 Port 1

Link Speed Link Speed

FC FC
Port 0 Port 1

Host ports CLI port Ethernet port Expansion port

Figure 2: Controller Enclosure Ports and Power Switch

Port/Switch Description
Power switch Toggle, where “|” is On and “O” is Off.
Host ports 4-Gbps FC ports used to connect to data hosts. Each port contains an SFP1 trans-
ceiver. Host port 0 and 1 connect to host channel 0 and 1, respectively.
CLI port Micro-DB9 port used to connect the controller module to a local management host
using RS-232 communication for out-of-band configuration and management.
Ethernet port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port used for TCP/IP-based out-of-band management of
the RAID controller. An internal Ethernet device provides standard 10 Mbit/second
and 100 Mbit/second full-duplex connectivity.
Table 17: Controller Enclosure Ports and Switches (Back)

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Port/Switch Description
Expansion port 3-Gbps, 4-lane (12 Gbps total) table-routed egress port used to connect SAS
expansion enclosures.
Table 17: Controller Enclosure Ports and Switches (Back)
1 The SFPs are part of the controller modules and must not be removed (SFP = Small Form-factor Pluggable).

3.1.4 Indicators at the Back Side

The following figure shows the LEDs at the back of the controller enclosure equipped with
two FC RAID controllers. The second (lower) controller is optional. You will use the LEDs
during the installation procedure.

AC Power Good
Host link status Cache status
DC Voltage/Fan Fault/
Service Required Host link speed Host activity Expansion port status
Link Speed Link Speed

FC FC
Port 0 Port 1

Link Speed Link Speed

FC FC
Port 0 Port 1

Unit Locator FRU OK Ethernet activity

OK to Remove Fault/Service Required Ethernet link status
Figure 3: Controller Enclosure LEDs

LED (Location: Power Color State Description

and Cooling Module)
AC Power Good Green Off AC power is off or input voltage is below the minimum
threshold.
On AC power is on and input voltage is normal.
DC Voltage/Fan Fault/ Yellow Off DC output voltage is normal.
Service Required On DC output voltage is out of range or a fan is operating
below the minimum required RPM.
Table 18: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Back, Power and Cooling Module)

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LED (Location: Color State Description

Controller Module)
Host link status Green Off The port is empty or the link is down.
On The port link is up and connected.
Host link speed Green Off The data transfer rate is 2 Gbps.
On The data transfer rate is 4 Gbps.
White Off Not active.
Unit Locator Blink Physically identifies the controller module.
Blue Off The controller module is not prepared for removal.
OK to Remove On The controller module can be removed.
Yellow On A fault has been detected or a service action is required.
Fault/Service Required Blink Indicates a hardware-controlled power up or a cache
flush or restore error.
Green Off Controller module is not OK.
FRU OK On Controller module is operating normally.
Blink System is booting.
Cache status Green Off Cache is clean (contains no unwritten data).
On Cache is dirty (contains unwritten data) and operation is
normal.
Blink A Compact Flash flush or cache self-refresh is in
progress.
Host activity Green Off The host ports have no I/O activity.
Blink At least one host ports has I/O activity.
Ethernet link status Green Off The Ethernet port is not connected or the link is down.
On The Ethernet link is up.
Ethernet activity Green Off The Ethernet link has no I/O activity.
Blink The Ethernet link has I/O activity.
Expansion port status Green Off The port is empty or the link is down.
On The port link is up and connected.
Table 19: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Back, Controller Module)

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3.2 Expansion Enclosure

The FibreCAT SX expansion enclosure can be connected to a FibreCAT SX controller
enclosure to provide additional disk storage capacity.

3.2.1 Components.

Description Quantity
SAS expansion module 1 or 21
SAS or SATA drive module 2–12 per enclosure
AC power and cooling module 2 per enclosure
3-Gbps, 4-lane SAS In port 1 per expansion module
3-Gbps, 4-lane SAS Out port 1 per expansion module
Table 20: Expansion Enclosure Components
1
Air management system drive blanks or I/O blanks must fill empty slots to maintain
optimum airflow through the chassis.

3.2.2 Components and Indicators at the Front Side

The components and indicators at the front of an expansion enclosure are the same as at
a controller enclosure (see page 26).

3.2.3 Ports and Switches at the Back Side

The following figure shows the ports (location: expansion module) and the power switch
(location: power and cooling module) at the back of the expansion enclosure equipped with
two SAS expansion modules. The second (lower) module is optional.You will use the ports
and the switch during the installation procedure.

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Power switch

0 0

0 0

SAS In port SAS Out port

Figure 4: Expansion Enclosure Ports and Power Switch

Port/Switch Description
Power switch Toggle, where “|” is On and “O” is Off.
SAS In port 3-Gbps, 4-lane (12 Gbps total) subtractive ingress port used to connect to a
controller enclosure.
SAS Out port 3-Gbps, 4-lane (12 Gbps total) table-routed egress port used to connect to another
expansion enclosure.
Table 21: Expansion Enclosure Ports and Switches (Back)

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3.2.4 Indicators at the Back Side

The following figure shows the LEDs at the back of the expansion enclosure equipped with
two SAS expansion modules. The second (lower) module is optional. You will use the LEDs
during the installation procedure.

AC Power Good
DC Voltage/Fan Fault/
Service Required SAS In port status SAS Out port status

0 0

0 0

Unit Locator FRU OK

OK to Remove Fault/Service Required
Figure 5: Expansion Enclosure LEDs

LED (Location: Power Color State Description

and Cooling Module)
AC Power Good Green Off AC power is off or input voltage is below the minimum
threshold.
On AC power is on and input voltage is normal.
DC Voltage/Fan Fault/ Yellow Off DC output voltage is normal.
Service Required On DC output voltage is out of range or a fan is operating
below the minimum required RPM.
Table 22: Expansion Enclosure LEDs (Back, Power and Cooling Module)

LED (Location: Color State Description

Expansion Module)
SAS In port status Green Off The port is empty or the link is down.
On The port link is up and connected.
SAS Out port status Green Off The port is empty or the link is down.
On The port link is up and connected.
Table 23: Expansion Enclosure LEDs (Back, Expansion Module)

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LED (Location: Color State Description

Expansion Module)
White Off Not active.
Unit Locator Blink Physically identifies the expansion module.
Blue Off Not implemented.
OK to Remove
Yellow On A fault has been detected or a service action is required.
Fault/Service Required Blink Indicates a hardware-controlled power up or a cache
flush or restore error.
Green Off Expansion module is not OK.
FRU OK On Expansion module is operating normally.
Blink System is booting.
Table 23: Expansion Enclosure LEDs (Back, Expansion Module)

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 4 Configurations
This chapter shows some typical configurations.

4.1 Direct Attached FibreCAT SX

LAN

Ethernet Ethernet
LAN LAN

A+B LUNs A+B LUNs

HBA HBA
Multipath Multipath
HBA HBA
A+B LUNs A+B LUNs

P0 P1 P0 P1
internal internal
Cntrl A Cntrl B disk
disk

1st RAID 2nd RAID

Disk Array Disk Array
Host Controller Controller Host

Portinterconnect
enabled

FibreCAT SX
Figure 6: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX for Windows and Linux
The figure shows the preferred DAS (Direct Attach Storage) redundant controller and path
configuration. This configuration requires host port interconnect circuitry between controller
modules to be enabled and for path-failover a host-based multipathing software is
necessary. The cabling example shows a high-availability configuration.
Configuration Rules
FC-Topology: Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
FC Speed: max. 4Gbit/s (note “Host Interface Speed for FibreCAT SX60 /
SX80 in Direct Attached Configurations” on page 42)
Host Port Interconnect: Interconnected
Path-Failover Software: FSC DDM V3; native MPIO (DSM); FSC Multipath V 4,
native DM-MP (RedHat, SuSE)

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4.1.1 Controller Failover Scenario

LAN

Ethernet Ethernet
LAN LAN

A+B LUNs A+B LUNs

HBA HBA
Multipath Multipath
HBA HBA
A+B LUNs A+B LUNs

P0 P1 P0 P1
internal internal
Cntrl A Cntrl B disk
disk

1st RAID 2nd RAID

Disk Array Disk Array
Host A Controller Controller Host B

Portinterconnect
enabled

FibreCAT SX
Figure 7: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX (Controller Failover Scenario)

In an active-active configuration, failover is the act of temporarily transferring ownership of

controller resources from a failed controller to a surviving controller. The resources include
virtual disks, cache data, host ID information, and LUNs and WWNs. In this scenario host
A and host B see all resources via controller A.

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4.1.2 Path Failover Scenario

LAN

Ethernet Ethernet
LAN LAN
Path-Failover

A+B LUNs A+B LUNs

HBA HBA
Multipath Multipath
HBA HBA
A+B LUNs A+B LUNs

P0 P1 P0 P1
internal internal
Cntrl A Cntrl B disk
disk

1st RAID 2nd RAID

Disk Array Disk Array
Host A Controller Controller Host B

Portinterconnect
enabled

FibreCAT SX
Figure 8: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX (Path Failover Scenario)

In scenario of path-failover, host A see his B-LUNs via the host interconnect line. The filter
driver (multipath software) generate the B-LUN I/Os across the other HBA.

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4.2 Switch Attached FibreCAT SX

LAN
Ethernet
LAN

HBA A+B LUNs

MultiPath
HBA
A+B LUNs
Switch A Switch B
MMF MMF
internal A B A B
disks

Host P0 P1 P0 P1
Cntrl A Cntrl B

1st RAID 2nd RAID

Disk Array Disk Array
Controller Controller

Portinterconnect
StraightThrough

FibreCAT SX
Figure 9: Switch Attached FibreCAT SX for Windows, Linux, VMware and - not for FibreCAT SX60 - Solaris

This configuration requires host port interconnect circuitry between controller modules to
be straight through. The cabling example shows a controller and path high-availability
configuration. For path failover this configuration requires a host-based multipathing
software. VMware is not supported in direct attached environment; only in FC Switch config-
urations.
Configuration Rules
FC-Topology; Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
FC Speed: 2 / 4 Gbit/s
Host Port Interconnect: Straight through
Max. Member in Switch Zone: only 1 initiator and 1 target per zone
Path-Failover Software Linux: native DM-MP (RedHat, SuSE)
Path-Failover Software Windows: FSC DDM V3, native MPIO (DSM), FSC Multipath V 4
Path-Failover Software VMware: native MP

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4.3 Switch Attached FibreCAT SX for VMware ESX Server 3.0.0

and 3.0.1
Figure 9 above shows the configuration.
● Only switch configuration supported.
● Use port zoning.
● Adjust the port topology on the switch: F-Port for server, L-Port for storage.
● Adjust the link speed on the switch ports.

FibreCAT SX Configuration:
● Host Port Configuration Link Speed: 4 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s (depending on HBA)
● Internal Host Port Interconnect: Straight-through

4.4 Supported HBAs for Windows, Linux, VMware

For the latest released Host Bus Adapters, the latest released drivers and their settings,
please refer to http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/manuals.html. Select
your product (STORAGE / FibreCAT / FibreCAT S ...). Here you can find the document
“Released Host Bus Adapters; Driver Settings and FW-Versions for FibreCAT
SX60/SX80/SX88”.

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4.5 Direct Attached FibreCAT SX80 / SX88 for Solaris (SPARC)

LAN

Ethernet Ethernet
LAN LAN
A+B LUNs

HBA A+B LUNs HBA

Multipath Multipath
HBA HBA
A+B LUNs A+B LUNs

P0 P1 P0 P1
internal internal
Cntrl A Cntrl B disk
disk

1st RAID 2nd RAID

Disk Array Disk Array
Host Controller Controller Host

Portinterconnect
enabled

FibreCAT SX80 / SX88

Figure 10: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX for Solaris (SPARC)

Configuration Rules
FC-Topology: Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
FC Speed: max. 4 Gbit/s (note “Host Interface Speed for FibreCAT SX60 /
SX80 in Direct Attached Configurations” on page 42)
Host Port Interconnect: Interconnected
Path-Failover. native MPxIO

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4.6 Switch Attached FibreCAT SX80 / SX88 for Solaris (SPARC)

LAN

Ethernet Ethernet
LAN LAN
A+B LUNs

HBA A+B LUNs HBA

Multipath Multipath
HBA HBA
A+B LUNs A+B LUNs

P0 P1 P0 P1
internal internal
Cntrl A Cntrl B disk
disk

1st RAID 2nd RAID

Disk Array Disk Array
Host Controller Controller Host

Portinterconnect
enabled

FibreCAT SX80 / SX88

Figure 11: Switch Attached FibreCAT SX for Solaris (SPARC)

Configuration Rules
FC-Topology: Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
FC Speed: 2 / 4 Gbit/s
Host Port Interconnect: Straight through
Max. Member in Switch Zone: only 1 initiator and 1 target per zone
Path-Failover. native MPxIO

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4.7 Supported HBAs for Solaris (SPARC)

For the latest released Host Bus Adapters, the latest released drivers and their settings,
please refer to http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/manuals.html. Select
your product (STORAGE / FibreCAT / FibreCAT S ...). Here you can find the document
“Released Host Bus Adapters; Driver Settings and FW-Versions for FibreCAT
SX60/SX80/SX88”.

4.8 Host Interface Speed for FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 in Direct

Attached Configurations
NOTE
i The following restriction applies to FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 in direct attached config-
urations:
If your Host Interface Module (HIM) is Model 0 (or you have a mixed mode of HIM
0 and 1 in a dual controller FibreCAT controller enclosure), for FibreCAT SX60 /
SX80 in direct connect mode 2 Gbit FC speed is supported only.
If both HIMs in your controller enclosure are Model 1 (or you have only a single controller
FibreCAT SX and it is Model 1), in direct host connect mode up to 4 Gbit FC speed is
supported for FibreCAT SX60 / SX80.
For FibreCAT SX88, in direct host connect mode always up to 4 Gbit FC speed is
supported.
In switch attached mode, for FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 up to 4 Gbit FC speed is
supported always (no restriction with any HIM Model).
If you have a direct attached configuration with FibreCAT SX60 / SX80, you should find out
the HIM Model (0 or 1) of your cointroller(s) via FibreCAT SX Manager’s Web Based
Interface:
1. Open FibreCAT SX Manager’s Web Based Interface.
2. Login as monitor or manage user.
3. In MONITOR STATUS menu, click the Link advanced settings (see screenshots below).

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Here you can find out the HIM Model of your controller module(s):

Figure 12: Detecting the HIM Model with FibreCAT SX Manager’s WBI (Example with two HIM Models 0)

Figure 13: Detecting the HIM Revision with FibreCAT SX Manager’s WBI (Example with two HIM Models 1)

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 5 Installing Enclosures
This chapter describes the process of installing FibreCAT SX enclosures in a
PRIMECENTER rack or in a standard 19-inch EIA rack cabinet.
The installation procedures in this chapter require the following items:
● #2 Phillips screwdriver
● Standard screwdriver
● Allen wrench (provided; used with 6-mm screws and #12-24 x 3/8-inch sockethead
screws)
● Antistatic protection devices
V CAUTION!
Be careful if using a power tool; it could strip or damage connections.
V CAUTION!
Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive components. be sure you are
properly grounded before touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.

5.1 Safety Precautions

For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your
equipment:
● Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment.
● Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source match the voltage and
frequency inscribed on the equipment’s electrical rating label.
● Never push objects of any kind through openings in the equipment. Dangerous voltages
may be present. Conductive foreign objects could produce a short circuit that could
cause fire, electric shock, or damage to your equipment.
I Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the product. The vendor is
not responsible for the safety or regulatory compliance of a modified product.

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5.2 Unpacking an Enclosure and Verifying its Contents

This section provides a list of contents in an enclosure package.
V CAUTION!
Two people are needed to lift and move the enclosure. Use care to avoid injury. An
enclosure with all drives installed can weigh 33.6 kg. Do not lift the front of the
enclosure; this can cause damage to the drives.
1. Unpack the enclosure.
2. Check the contents of the enclosure and box for the items listed in the following table.
Item Quantity
1
Enclosure ordered : 1
Controller enclosure
Expansion enclosure
SFP2 transceivers 1 per host port
7.5 m shielded CAT-5 Ethernet Crossover cable 1 with second controller module
(controller enclosure)
5 m serial cable, RS-232 micro-DB9 (controller 1 per controller module
enclosure)
0.5 m SAS-to-SAS cascading cable (expansion 1 per expansion module
enclosure)
2.5 m power cord 2 per enclosure
Rackmount kit 1 per enclosure
Safety Notes Booklet 1
Purchased options. These options are ordered at the Various
time of purchase and are integrated into or added to the
array prior to delivery.
Table 24: Contents of an Enclosure Package
1 The enclosure includes 1 or 2 controller or expansion modules, as ordered.
2
The SFPs are part of the controller modules and must not be removed.

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Installing Enclosures Preparing the Rack

5.3 Preparing the Rack

Before installing enclosures in a rack cabinet, ensure it is installed according to its instal-
lation instructions.
1. Stabilize the rack as described in its documentation.
Ensure the rack installation complies with local safety codes.
2. If the cabinet has casters, make sure the casters are locked to prevent the cabinet from
rolling.
3. Remove or open the top front panel.
4. Remove or open the vented back panel.

5.4 Installing an Enclosure in a Rack

The FibreCAT SX storage system enclosures are designed to be installed in a Fujitsu
Siemens Computers PRIMECENTER rack or in a standard 4-post, 19-inch EIA rack, using
2 units (2U) of rack space each.

5.4.1 Rack-Mount Kit

The rack-mount kit includes the following items:
● 1 sliding rail kit (see Figure 14)
– 2 ready for use sliding rails
– 10 M5 x 10 screws with centering washers
– 2 cage nuts
● 1 support bracket for use in Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ PRIMECENTER racks
(see Figure 16)

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Left* sliding rail Right* sliding rail

Positioning tappets Screws and nuts Mounting outline for PRIMECENTER racks

Figure 14: Sliding Rail Kit (A3C40075969)

*: seen from the front of the rack

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5.4.2 Rack Mounting Position Overview

The following figure shows the rack mounting positions, screws, and cage nuts of two enclo-
sures one upon the other.

Rear Side of the Rack Front Side of the Rack

rear left** rear right** (with support bracket) front left** front right**

2. U*

2. U* 2. U* 2. U* 2. U*
1. U*

1. U* 1. U* 1. U* 1. U*
2. U*

2. U* 2. U* 2. U* 2. U*
1. U*

1. U* 1. U* 1. U* 1. U*

Legend
*: height units (U) counted starting from the bottom line of the device
**: "rear left" and "rear right": seen from the rear side of the rack
"front left" and "front right": seen from the front side of the rack
: M5 sqare caged nut
: M5 screw with centering washer (“mounting spring”)
Figure 15: Rack Post Mounting Positions of Two enclosures

5.4.3 Mounting Steps

1. If you use a Fujitsu Siemens Computers PRIMECENTER rack

you first have to mount the support bracket in the appropriate
height to the - seen from the front of the rack - left rear rack post

Figure 16: Support Bracket for Use in PRIMECENTER Racks

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Figure 17: Mounting the Support Bracket

2. Place the right rail (support angle down) from the front into the rack, putting the
positioning tappet into the appropriate whole of the right rear rack post.
3. Compress the spring mounted rail to its length and screw on the front rail end to the right
front rack post as shown below.

Figure 18: Mounting the Right Sliding Rail (Front Side of the Rack)

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4. Then fasten the rail on the rear side as shown below.

Figure 19: Mounting the Right Sliding Rail (Rear Side of the Rack)

5. Mount the left rail in the same way:

– In PRIMECENTER racks, put the positioning tappet of the left rail into the appro-
priate whole of the support bracket which you have mounted on the left rear rack
post.
– Screw on the front rail end to the left front rack post.
– Screw on the rear rail end to support bracket as shown below.

Figure 20: Mounting the Left Sliding Rail (Rear Side of the Rack)

6. Mount two square cage nuts to the front rack posts (one to the right and one to the left
post) into the post holes between the rail screws each. See the figure below for the
position of a nut. The nuts must be set in from inside the rack and lock in place in the
square post holes.

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Figure 21: Mounting Position of a Cage Nut Between the Rail Screws

7. Put the enclosure from the front of the rack on the support angles of the sliding rails and
push it into the rack to the back stop.
8. Screw on the enclosure to both cage nuts mounted to the front rack posts as shown
below for the right side of the enclosure.

Figure 22: Screwing on the Enclosure (Right Side Example)

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5.5 Connecting Controller and Expansion Enclosures

Use the supplied SAS cables to connect a controller enclosure to up to four expansion
enclosures. Table 23 shows the recommended fault-tolerant cabling pattern. In an
enclosure, the upper module is designated A and the lower module is designated B.
Regardless of the number of enclosures, connect the controller B expansion port to the top
expansion B SAS In port.

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0 0

Expansion 4A

0 0

Expansion 4B

0 0

Expansion 3A

0 0

Expansion 3B

0 0

Expansion 2A

0 0

Expansion 2B

0 0 0 0

Expansion 1A

0 0 0 0

Expansion 1B

Link Speed Link Speed Link Speed Link Speed

FC
Port 0
FC
Port 1 Controller A FC
Port 0
FC
Port 1

Link Speed Link Speed Link Speed Link Speed

FC
Port 0
FC
Port 1 Controller B FC
Port 0
FC
Port 1

Controller + 1 Controller + 4
Figure 23: Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between Controller and Expansion Enclosures

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Fault-tolerant cabling is recommended because it enables the system to continue to

operate if any expansion enclosure fails. However, the system also supports non-fault-
tolerant cabling using the supplied SAS cables. Table 24 shows non-fault-tolerant cabling
between a controller and up to four expansion enclosures.

0 0

Expansion 4A

0 0

Expansion 4B

0 0

Expansion 3A

0 0

Expansion 3B

0 0

Expansion 2A

0 0

Expansion 2B

0 0

Expansion 1A

0 0

Expansion 1B

Link Speed Link Speed

Controller A FC
Port 0
FC
Port 1

Link Speed Link Speed

Controller B FC
Port 0
FC
Port 1

Figure 24: Non-Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between Controller and Expansion Enclosures

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Connecting the AC Power Installing Enclosures

5.6 Connecting the AC Power

Use this procedure to connect AC power to enclosures.
1. Verify that both power switches are off for each enclosure in the rack.
2. Using the AC power cords, connect each power and cooling module in the enclosure to
a separate power source in the rack.
3. Connect the primary power cords from the rack to the external power source.
I Do not power on the system until you complete the procedures in this chapter. The
power-on sequence is described below in “Testing the Enclosure Connections” on
page 56.

5.7 Testing the Enclosure Connections

Power on any expansion enclosures before powering on the controller enclosure. This
ensures that the disks in the expansion enclosures have enough time to completely spin up
before being scanned by the RAID controllers in the controller enclosure. Depending on
your configuration, it can take several minutes for the system to power up.
Use this procedure to turn power on for all enclosures installed in a rack.
1. Press the power switches at the back of each expansion enclosure to the On position.
While enclosures power up, their LEDs turn on and off intermittently. After the LEDs
stop blinking, if no LEDs on the front and back of the enclosure are yellow, the power-
on sequence is complete and no faults have been detected.
2. Press the power switches at the back of the controller enclosure to the On position.
If the enclosure’s power-on sequence succeeded as described in Step 1, the system is
ready to use.

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 6 Connecting Hosts
This chapter describes the FibreCAT SX system cable connections for hosts.

6.1 Installing the SCSI Enclosures Services Driver

NOTE
i This section applies to Microsoft Windows hosts only.
Installing the R/Evolution SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver prevents Microsoft
Windows hosts from displaying the Found New Hardware Wizard when the storage system
is discovered.
1. In a web browser, go to
http://support.fujitsu-siemens.com/com/support/downloads.html and download the
SCSI enclosure device driver for FibreCAT SX to a network location that the data host
can access.
2. 2. Extract the package contents to a temporary folder on the host.
3. 3. In that folder, double-click Setup.exe to install the driver.
4. 4. Click Finish.
The driver is installed.

6.2 Connecting Direct Attach Configurations

This section explains how to connect data hosts to access the controller enclosure directly.
You will need fibre optic cables of the proper length to connect your data host to the storage
system.
The FibreCAT SX controller enclosure equipped with two controllers has four FC connec-
tions, two per controller. To maintain redundancy, connect one data host to both Controller
A and Controller B.

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1. Locate the host ports at the back of the controller enclosure.

2. Connect a fiber optic cable to each host port on controller A and controller B.
V CAUTION!
Fiber optic cables are fragile. Do not bend, twist, fold, pinch, or step on the fiber
optic cables. Doing so can degrade performance or cause data loss.
3. Connect the other end of each fiber optic cable to the HBAs as shown in the following
figures.
The following figure shows the preferred redundant configuration. This configuration
requires that host port interconnects are enabled as described in “Configuring Controller
Enclosure Host Ports” on page 70. This configuration also requires host-based multipathing
software. For failover behavior, see “Configurations” on page 79.

LAN

Ethernet Ethernet
LAN LAN

A+B LUNs A+B LUNs

HBA HBA

HBA HBA
A+B LUNs A+B LUNs

P0 P1 P0 P1
internal internal
Cntrl A Cntrl B disk
disk

1st RAID 2nd RAID

Disk Array Disk Array
Host Controller Controller Host

Portinterconnect
enabled

FibreCAT SX

Figure 25: High-Availability, Dual-Controller, Direct Attach Connection to Dual Data Hosts

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The following figure shows a non-redundant path-failover configuration that can be used
when high performance is more important than high availability. This configuration requires
the host port interconnect circuitry to be disabled, which it is by default.

LAN

Ethernet Ethernet
LAN LAN

MMF 300m
B LUNs B LUNs
HBA HBA

HBA HBA
A LUNs A LUNs

P0 P1 P0 P1
internal internal
Cntrl A Cntrl B disk.
disk

1st RAID 2nd RAID

Disk Array Disk Array
Host Controller Controller Host

Portinterconnect
StraightThrough

FibreCAT SX

Figure 26: High-Performance, Dual-Controller, Direct Attach Connection to Dual Data Hosts (No Solaris Support)

Note “Host Interface Speed for FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 in Direct Attached Configurations”
on page 42.

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6.3 Connecting Switch Attach Configurations

This section explains how to connect data hosts to access the controller enclosure through
one or more external FC switches.
You will need fiber optic cables of the proper length to connect your data host to the switch,
and the switch to the storage system.

6.3.1 Connecting a Single Data Host Through a Single Switch

1. Locate the host ports at the back of the controller enclosure.
2. Connect a fiber optic cable to each host port on controller A and controller B.
V CAUTION!
Fiber optic cables are fragile. Do not bend, twist, fold, pinch, or step on the fiber
optic cables. Doing so can degrade performance or cause data loss.
3. Connect the other end of each cable to a switch port. Refer to Figure 27 for configu-
ration options.
4. Using fiber optic cables connect the switch to two FC HBA ports as shown in the
following figures.

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The following figure shows a redundant connection through a single switch to a single data
host with two HBA ports. This configuration requires that host port interconnects are
disabled. It also requires host-based multipathing software.

LAN
Ethernet
LAN

HBA A+B LUNs

MMF 300m
HBA
A+B LUNs

Switch
internal
disks

Host P0 P1 P0 P1
Cntrl A Cntrl B

1st RAID 2nd RAID

Disk Array Disk Array
Controller Controller

Portinterconnect
StraightThrough

FibreCAT SX

Figure 27: Redundant Connection Through a Single Switch to a Single Data Host

6.4 Connecting Direct Attach Configurations in Multipath

Environment
This configuration requires host port interconnect circuitry between controller modules to
be enabled as described in “Configuring Controller Enclosure Host Ports” on page 70. The
cabling examples show a Controller and path failover high-availability configuration. For
path failover this configuration requires a host-based multipathing software. The controller
enclosure is equipped with two FC RAID controllers and the host have two FC HBAs each.

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LAN
Ethernet
LAN

A+B LUNs
HBA
MultiPath
HBA
A+B LUNs

internal
disks P0 P1 P0 P1
Cntrl A Cntrl B

Host 1st RAID 2nd RAID

Disk Array Disk Array
Controller Controller

Portinterconnect
enabled

FibreCAT SX

Figure 28: Minimal Connection Through a Single Switch to a Single Data Host

Note “Host Interface Speed for FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 in Direct Attached Configurations”
on page 42.

6.5 Connecting Switch Attach Configurations in Multipath

Environment

6.5.1 Connecting Single Data Hosts Through Dual Switches

1. Locate the host ports at the back of the controller enclosure.
2. For switch A: Connect fiber optic cables to host port 0 on controller A and host port 1
on controller B. Then connect the other ends of the cables to the switch.
3. For switch B: Connect fiber optic cables to host port 1 on controller A and host port 0
on controller B. Then connect the other ends of the cables to the switch.
V CAUTION!
Fiber optic cables are fragile. Do not bend, twist, fold, pinch, or step on the fiber
optic cables. Doing so can degrade performance or cause data loss.

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4. Using fiber optic cables connect each of the two switches to FC HBAs on the host as
shown in the following figure.
This configuration requires host port interconnect circuitry between controller modules to
be Straight through. The cabling examples show a controller and path high-availability
configuration. For path failover this configuration requires a host-based multipathing
software. The controller enclosure is equipped with two FC RAID controllers and the host
has two FC HBAs.
g
LAN
Ethernet
LAN

HBA A+B LUNs

MultiPath MMF 300m

HBA
A+B LUNs
Switch A Switch B
MMF MMF
internal A B A B
disks

Host P0 P1 P0 P1
Cntrl A Cntrl B

1st RAID 2nd RAID

Disk Array Disk Array
Controller Controller

Portinterconnect
StraightThrough

FibreCAT SX
Figure 29: Redundant, High-Availability Connection Through Switches to Dual Data Hosts

See “Configurations” on page 35 for more configuration examples.

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6.6 Connecting Remote Management Hosts

The management host directly manages systems out-of-band over a network. This section
describes how to connect the Ethernet cables and power cords to the management host.
1. Locate the Ethernet ports for controller A and controller B at the back of the controller
enclosure.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to each Ethernet port.
3. Connect the other end of each Ethernet cable to a network that your management host
can access (preferably on the same subnet).

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 7 Configuring a System for the First Time
This chapter describes how to use the CLI and the WBI of the FibreCAT CS Manager to
perform first-time configuration. It also describes how to perform basic storage configu-
ration to verify that your system is working.
For information about additional configuration and management tasks, including changing
the manage user’s password, refer to the WBI’s online help or the “FibreCAT SX60 /
SX80 / SX88 Administrator’s Guide”.

7.1 Setting the IP Address Using the CLI

The FibreCAT SX Manager’s command line interface (CLI) embedded in each controller
module enables you to configure and manage the system using individual commands or
command scripts through an out-of-band RS-232 or Ethernet connection. For detailed infor-
mation about the CLI, see the “FibreCAT SX Command Line Interface (CLI)” manual.
I As first time configuration of a FibreCAT SX storage system controller enclosure the
IP addresses of its RAID controller(s) is/are to be set. This step can only be
performed by using the CLI through an RS-232 connection.
All subsequent usage of the CLI can be performed with a terminal emulation
through an Ethernet connection.
To set the IP address for each controller perform the following steps:
The FibreCAT SX Manager’s command line interface (CLI) embedded in each controller
module enables you to access the module using RS-232 communication and terminal
emulation software. Use this interface to set the IP address for each controller. For detailed
information about the CLI, see the “FibreCAT SX Command Line Interface (CLI)” manual.
1. From your network administrator obtain an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway
address for each controller.
I Each controller must have a different IP address.

2. Use the provided micro-DB9 serial cable to connect controller A to a serial port on a
host computer.

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Your package contents include a micro-DB9-to-DB9 serial cable. If necessary, use a

DB9-to-DB25 adapter (not included) for connecting the serial cable to a DB25 serial
port on the host computer.
If the host computer has not a serial port but an USB port, use a USB-to-DB9 converter
(not included).
You have to configure the host computer’s serial port and a terminal emulator’s display
and communications settings. If you use HyperTerminal (standard for serial COM ports
in Win2000 and WinXP1), you can perform these three types of settings together. In this
case:
● Start HyperTerminal:
Start -> All programs -> Accessories -> Communications -> HyperTerminal

● Choose an free serial COM port of the host computer.

● Use the information in the following table for the HyperTerminal settings you are
asked for:
Settings Values
Baud rate (bits/s) 115,200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
Table 25: Host Serial Port Communication Settings

● Continue with step 4

3. Start and configure a terminal emulator, using the following display settings and
communication settings:
Display settings Values
Terminal Emulation Mode VT-100 or ANSI (for color support)
Font Terminal (standard in HyperTerminal)
Translations (not in HyperTerminal) None
Columns 80 (standard in HyperTerminal)
Table 26: Terminal Emulator Display Settings

1
If HyperTerminal is not part of your Windows installation, install it from your Windows data medium:
Start > Control Panel > Add or remove programs > Add/Remove Windows Components > Accessories and Utilities > Details
> Communications > Details > HyperTerminal (check box) > OK

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:
Communication settings Values
Baud Rate 115,200
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 1
Parity None
Flow Control None
Connector COM1 (typically)
Table 27: Terminal Emulator Connection Settings

4. In the terminal emulator, connect to controller A.

5. At the prompt (#), type the following command to set the values you obtained in Step 1:
set network-parameters <ip-address> netmask <netmask> gateway <gateway>
controller a|b

where:
<address> is the IP address of the controller.
<netmask> is the subnet mask, in dotted-decimal format.
<gateway> is the IP address of a default router.
a|b specifies the controller whose network parameters you are setting. The upper
controller is a; the lower controller is b.
6. Type show network-parameters to verify the new IP addresses.
7. Type exit to exit the CLI.
8. Verify Ethernet connectivity by typing ping <ip-address> in the host’s computers
command prompt window.
9. Connect controller B to the host computer and connect to it with the terminal emulator.
10. Repeat Step 5–Step 8 to configure controller B.

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7.2 FibreCAT SX Manager Web-Based Interface

To access the WBI for the first time, each FibreCAT SX controller module has a default IP
address (IP 10.0.0.1 and Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0). It can be used if the IP address
setting via CLI (see “Setting the IP Address Using the CLI” on page 65) can not be
performed, e. g. the appropriate serial cable is not on hand.

7.2.1 Configuring Your Web Browser for the WBI

Before using the FibreCAT SX Manager web based interface (WBI), ensure that your web
browser is properly configured according to the following guidelines:
● Use one of the following browsers:
– Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
– Mozilla Firefox 1.0.7 or later
– Sun Solaris Netscape V. 7.0 or later
– Opera 8.51 or later
– and others
● Because the WBI uses popup windows to indicate the progress of user-requested
tasks, disable any browser features or tools that block popup windows.
● To optimize performance, set your browser to never check for newer versions of stored
pages: that is, to use cached pages.
● To optimize display, use a color monitor and set its color quality to the highest level.
● For Internet Explorer, to ensure you can navigate beyond the WBI login page, set the
local-intranet security option to medium or medium-low.

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7.2.2 Logging In to WBI

To log in to the WBI:
1. In a web browser, type the controller module’s IP address in the Address or Location field
and press Enter.
If the IP address has not been set via serial cable and CLI, use the default settings with
which each FibreCAT SX Storage System ships:
IP 10.0.0.1, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
If the login page does not display, verify that you have entered the correct IP address.
2. On the login page, type the default management user name manage and default
password !manage.
3. Click Log In.
The Status Summary page is displayed.

7.2.3 Setting Date and Time

To configure the system’s date and time:
1. Select Manage -> General Config -> Set Date/Time.
2. In the Set System Date panel, select the current month, day, and year.
3. In the Set System Time panel, enter time values using a 24-hour clock and select the
proper time zone.
4. Click Change Date/Time.
Messages in system logs will now have correct timestamps.

7.3 Driver Settings

For the latest released Host Bus Adapters, the latest released drivers and their settings,
please refer to http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/manuals.html. Select your
product (STORAGE / FibreCAT / FibreCAT S ...). Here you can find the document
“Released Host Bus Adapters; Driver Settings and FW-Versions for FibreCAT
SX60/SX80/SX88”.

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7.4 Configuring Controller Enclosure Host Ports

To configure controller enclosure host ports:
1. Select Manage -> General Config -> Host Port Configuration.
2. In the Controller Module Host Port Configuration panels, set the link speed values to the
speed of the connected host (HBA). The default link speed is 2 Gbps.
3. Click Update Host Port Configuration.
4. If your configuration requires that host port interconnects be enabled:
a) In the Advanced Options panel, click Change FC Port Interconnect Settings.
b) Select Interconnected.
c) Click Save and Continue.
The Host Port Configuration page is redisplayed.

7.5 Installing a License

Certain software features of this system have limits that can be extended by purchasing and
installing a license.
To install a license file on the system:
1. Select Manage -> General Config -> License Management -> Install A License.
2. Verify that the license file is valid as described in the on-screen text.
3. Ensure that the license file has been saved to a network location that the system can
access.
4. Click Browse and select the license file.
5. Click Load License File.
If the installation succeeds, the Licensed Features Installed panel shows license infor-
mation.

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7.6 Creating Virtual Disks

Two or more disk drives can be logically combined to form a virtual disk. The combined
storage capacity can then be partitioned into volumes. The WBI provides both manual and
automatic methods for creating virtual disks, as described in its online help.
As an example, the following steps use the manual method to create two virtual disks with
the following characteristics:
● RAID 5, in which parity is distributed across all disk drives in the virtual disk
● Five disk drives per virtual disk
● One spare disk drive dedicated to each virtual disk
● One volume per virtual disk, where the volume is not visible to data hosts
To create both virtual disks:
1. Select Manage -> Virtual Disk Config -> Create A Vdisk.
2. Select Manual Virtual Disk Creation (Detail-based).
3. Type a name for the virtual disks.
You can type up to 17 characters, including any printable ASCII characters except
quotation mark (“), comma, or backslash (\).
4. Select RAID 5 – Parity RAID, Parity Distributed.
5. Click Create New Virtual Disk.
6. In the Select Drives to Add to Virtual Disk panel, select the checkboxes of five drives.
7. For the dedicated spare drive option, select Yes and click Continue.
8. Select a drive to be the spare.
A dedicated spare (or vdisk spare) can replace a failed drive in this virtual disk only; it
cannot be used by other virtual disks.
9. Click Continue.
10. View but do not change the virtual disk and volume settings.
Notice that the virtual disk will have one volume, and by default that volume will not be
exposed to (accessible by) data hosts.
11. Click Create Virtual Disk.When processing is complete, a progress page is displayed.
12. Click the link to create another virtual disk.
13. Repeat Step 2–Step 11 to create a second virtual disk with a different name.

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7.7 Mapping a Data Host to a Volume

To enable a data host to access a volume you created, you must map the volume to the
host. The World Wide Port Name (WWPN) of each host connected to the system is
automatically added to the system’s global host port list.
To map a data host to a volume:
1. Identify the data host’s WWPN and a LUN that the host is not using.
2. Select Manage -> Volume Management -> Volume Mapping -> Map Hosts To Volume.
Notice that your first virtual disk and its volume are selected, and the volume’s host
mapping values are set to None.
3. In the Map Host or Default panel:
a) Select the Host WWN value that you identified in Step 1.
b) Type the LUN that you identified in Step 1.
Notice that the mapped host will have read-write access through both controller
host ports.
c) Click Map Host Or Default.

7.8 Testing the Configuration

To determine that your system is ready for use, test the configuration as follows:
1. In the WBI, select Monitor -> Vdisk Status and view the configuration information for
each virtual disk.
The virtual disk status is Critical during initialization but you can perform I/O to the
volume.
2. From the data host:
a) Make the volume an operating system partition.
b) Verify that you can access the mapped volume and the volume size shown on the
data host matches the size shown in WBI.
c) Verify that you can write data to the volume.
If the above tests succeed, your system is ready for use. For information about
additional configuration and management tasks, including changing the manage user’s
password, refer to the WBI’s online help or the “FibreCAT SX60 / SX 80 / SX88 Admin-
istrator’s Guide”.

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7.9 Logging Out of the WBI

If you do not log out of the FibreCAT SX Manager Web Based Interface when you have
finished using it, other manage users cannot log in to the same controller module, and your
IP address stays logged in for 30 minutes (the default auto-logout timeout setting).
To log out of the WBI:
1. Click Log Off at the bottom of the menu.
The Log Off page is displayed.
2. Click Log Off.

7.10 Next Steps

You have completed the installation and initial configuration tasks covered in this guide. For
information about further configuring your system and performing administrative tasks such
as upgrading software, refer to the “FibreCAT SX60 / SX 80 / SX88 Administrator’s Guide”
or the other related documentation.

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 8 Powering the System Off and On
This chapter describes how to power off and power on the system when needed.

8.1 Powering Off the System

The system rarely needs to be powered off. You remove power only when you plan to physi-
cally move the system to another location.
Use this procedure when you need to power off the system.
1. Stop all I/O from hosts to the system.
2. Use WBI to shut down both controllers. Wait until WBI indicates that processing is
complete.
3. Press the power switches at the back of the controller enclosure to the Off position.
4. Press the power switches at the back of each expansion enclosure to the Off position.

8.2 Powering On the System

Power on any expansion enclosures before powering on the controller enclosure. This
ensures that the disks in the expansion enclosures have enough time to spin completely
before being scanned by the RAID controllers in the controller enclosure. Depending on
your configuration, it can take several minutes for the system to power up.
Use this procedure to turn power on for all enclosures installed in a rack.
1. Turn off both power switches on each enclosure that you want to connect to the rack’s
main power.
2. Connect the power cord for each power and cooling module to a separate power source
in the rack.
3. Connect the primary power cords from the rack to the external power source.

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4. Press the power switches at the back of each expansion enclosure to the On position.
While enclosures power up, their LEDs turn on and off intermittently. After the LEDs
stop blinking, if no LEDs on the front and back of the enclosure are yellow, the power-
on sequence is complete and no faults have been detected.
5. Press the power switches at the back of the controller enclosure to the On position.
If the enclosure’s power-on sequence succeeded as described in Step 4, the system is
ready to use.

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Glossary and Abbreviations
The glossary defines terms and acronyms used in FibreCAT SX storage system documen-
tation. Definitions obtained from the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA)
Dictionary are indicated with “(SNIA)” at the end. For the complete SNIA Dictionary, go to
www.snia.org/education/dictionary.

active-active
Synonym for dual active components or controllers. A pair of components, such
as the controllers in a failure tolerant storage subsystem that share a task or
class of tasks when both are functioning normally. When one of the components
fails, the other takes on the entire task. Dual active controllers are connected to
the same set of storage devices, improving both I/O performance and failure
tolerance compared to a single controller. (SNIA)

address
A data structure or logical convention used to identify a unique entity, such as a
particular process or network device.

AL_PA
See arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA).

ANSI
American National Standards Institute

arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA)

An 8-bit value used to identify a participating device in an Arbitrated Loop.
(SNIA)

API
Application Programming Interface

ARP
Address Resolution Protocol

array
See storage system.

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block
A single sector on a disk. The smallest unit of data stored (written) to or
retrieved (read) from a disk.

broadcast write
Technology that provides simultaneous caching of write data to both RAID
controllers’ cache memory with positive direct memory access acknowl-
edgement (certified DMA).

cache
A high speed memory or storage device used to reduce the effective time
required to read data from or write data to a lower speed memory or device.
Read cache holds data in anticipation that it will be requested by a client. Write
cache holds data written by a client until it can be safely stored on more
permanent storage media such as disk or tape. (SNIA)
See also write-back cache, write-through cache.

capacitor pack
The controller module component that provides backup power to transfer
unwritten data from cache to Compact Flash memory in the event of a power
failure. Storing the data in Compact Flash provides unlimited backup time. The
unwritten data can be committed to the disk drives when power is restored.

channel
A physical path used for the transfer of data and control information between
storage devices and a RAID controller or a host; or, a SCSI bus in a controller
module.

chassis
An enclosure’s metal housing.

chunk size
The number of contiguous blocks in a stripe on a disk drive in a virtual disk. The
number can be adjusted to improve performance. Generally, larger chunks are
more effective for sequential reads. See block.

CLI
The command-line interface that system administrators can use to configure,
monitor, and manage FibreCAT SX storage systems. The CLI is accessible from
any management host that can access a controller module through an out-of-
band Ethernet or RS-232 connection.

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controller
The control logic in a storage subsystem that performs command transfor-
mation and routing, aggregation (RAID, mirroring, striping, or other), high-level
error recovery, and performance optimization for multiple storage devices.
(SNIA)
A controller is also referred to as a RAID controller.

controller enclosure
An enclosure that contains disk drives and one or two controller modules.
See controller module.

controller module
A FRU that contains: a storage controller processor; a management controller
processor; out-of-band management interfaces; a LAN subsystem; cache
protected by a capacitor pack and Compact Flash memory; host, expansion,
and management ports; and midplane connectivity. If a controller enclosure
contains redundant controller modules, the upper one is designated A and the
lower one is designated B.

copy on write (COW)

A technique for maintaining a point in time copy of a collection of data by
copying only data that is modified after the instant of replicate initiation. The
original source data is used to satisfy read requests for both the source data
itself and for the unmodified portion of the point in time copy. (SNIA)
See also snap pool.

CPLD
Complex programmable logic device. A generic term for an integrated circuit
that can be programmed in a laboratory to perform complex functions.

DAS
See direct attach storage (DAS).

data host
A host that reads/writes data to the storage system. A data host can be
connected directly to the system (direct attached storage, or DAS) or can be
connected to an external switch that supports multiple data hosts (storage area
network, or SAN).

data mirroring
Data written to one disk drive is simultaneously written to another disk drive. If
one disk fails, the other disk can be used to run the virtual disk and reconstruct
the failed disk. The primary advantage of disk mirroring is 100 percent data
redundancy: since the disk is mirrored, it does not matter if one of the disks fails;

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both disks contain the same data at all times and either can act as the opera-
tional disk. The disadvantage of disk mirroring is that it is expensive because
each disk in the virtual disk is duplicated. RAID 1 and 10 use mirroring.

data striping
The storing of sequential blocks of incoming data on all the different disk drives
in a virtual disk. This method of writing data increases virtual disk throughput
because multiple disks are working simultaneously, retrieving and storing. RAID
0, 10, 3, 5 and 50 use striping.

DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

direct attach storage (DAS)

A dedicated storage device that connects directly to one or more servers.
(SNIA)

disk mirroring
See data mirroring.

DMA
Direct Memory Access

drive module
A FRU consisting of a disk drive and drive sled.

dynamic spare
An available disk drive that is used to replace a failed drive in a virtual disk, if
the Dynamic Spares feature is enabled and no vdisk spares or global spares are
designated.

EIA
Enterprise Information Architecture

EMP
See enclosure management processor (EMP).

enclosure
A physical storage device that contains disk drives. If the enclosure contains
integrated RAID controllers it is known as a controller enclosure; otherwise it is
an expansion enclosure.

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enclosure management processor (EMP)

A device in the enclosure from which the system can inquire about the
enclosure’s environmental conditions such as temperature, power supply and
fan status, and the presence or absence of disk drives.

expansion module
A FRU that contains: host, expansion, and management ports; an Enclosure
Management Processor; and midplane connectivity. If a system contains
redundant expansion modules, the upper one is designated A and the lower one
is designated B.

expansion enclosure
An enclosure that contains disk drives and one or two expansion modules. See
expansion module.

fabric
A Fibre Channel switch or two or more Fibre Channel switches interconnected
in such a way that data can be physically transmitted between any two N_Ports
on any of the switches. (SNIA)

fabric port (F_Port)

An F_Port that can support an attached arbitrated loop. An FL_Port on a loop
has the AL_PA hex '00' and is the gateway to the fabric for NL_Ports on a loop.

fabric switch
A Fabric switch functions as a routing engine that actively directs data transfer
from source to destination and arbitrates every connection. Bandwidth per node
via a Fabric switch remains constant when more nodes are added, and a node
on a switch port uses a data path of up to 100 MByte/sec to send or receive
data.

fabric-loop port (FL_Port)

An F_Port can support an attached arbitrated loop. An FL_Port on a loop has
the AL_PA hex'00', giving the fabric highest priority access to the loop. An
FL_Port is the gateway to the fabric for NL_Ports on a loop.

failback
See recovery.

failover
In an active-active configuration, failover is the act of temporarily transferring
ownership of controller resources from a failed controller to a surviving
controller. The resources include virtual disks, cache data, host ID information,
and LUNs and WWNs. See also recovery.

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fault tolerance
The capacity to cope with internal hardware problems without interrupting the
system’s data availability, often by using backup systems brought online when
a failure is detected. Many systems provide fault tolerance by using RAID archi-
tecture to give protection against loss of data when a single disk drive fails.
Using RAID 1, 3, 5, 10, or 50 techniques, the RAID controller can reconstruct
data from a failed disk drive and write it to a spare or replacement disk drive.

fault-tolerant virtual disk

A virtual disk that provides protection of data in the event of a single disk drive
failure by employing RAID 1, 10, 3, 5, or 50.

FC
See Fibre Channel (FC).

FC-AL
See Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL).

Fibre Channel (FC)

A set of standards for a serial I/O bus capable of transferring data between two
ports at up to 100 MByte/sec, with standards proposals to go to higher speeds.
Fibre Channel supports point-to-point (currently not supported by FibreCAT
SX), arbitrated loop, and switched topologies. Fibre Channel was completely
developed through industry cooperation, unlike SCSI, which was developed by
a vendor and submitted for standardization after the fact. (SNIA)

Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)

A form of Fibre Channel network in which up to 126 nodes are connected in a
loop topology, with each node's L_Port transmitter connecting to the L_Port
receiver of the node to its logical right. Nodes connected to a Fibre Channel
Arbitrated Loop arbitrate for the single transmission that can occur on the loop
at any instant using a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop protocol that is different
from Fibre Channel switched and point-to-point (currently not supported by
FibreCAT SX) protocols. An arbitrated loop may be private (no fabric
connection) or public (attached to a fabric by an FL_Port). (SNIA)

field-replaceable unit (FRU)

An assembly component that is designed to be replaced on site, without the
system having to be returned to the manufacturer for repair.

FRU
See field-replaceable unit (FRU).

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FSM
FibreCAT SX Manager comprising both a WBI and a CLI.

GByte
Gigabyte (GB)

global spare
A spare disk drive that is available to all virtual disks in a system.

HBA
See host bus adapter (HBA).

host bus adapter (HBA)

An I/O adapter that connects a host I/O bus to a computer’s memory system.
(SNIA)

hot swap
The ability to remove and replace a FRU while the system is powered on and
operational.

in-band management
Transmission of a protocol other than the primary data protocol over the same
medium as the primary data protocol. Management protocols are a common
example of in-band transmission. (SNIA)

initialization
The process of writing a specific pattern to all data blocks on all disk drives in a
virtual disk. This process overwrites and destroys existing data on the disk
drives and the virtual disk. Initialization is required to make the entire virtual disk
consistent at the onset. Initialization ensures that virtual-disk verifications
performed in the future are executed correctly.

I/O
Input/Output

IP
Internet Protocol

JBOD
Just a Bunch of Disks. An expansion enclosure that is directly attached to a
host.

KByte
Kilobyte (KB)

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LAN
See local area network (LAN).

leftover drive
A disk drive that contains metadata but is no longer part of a virtual disk.

local area network (LAN)

Local Area Network. A communications infrastructure designed to use
dedicated wiring over a limited distance (typically a diameter of less than five
kilometers) to connect to a large number of intercommunicating nodes. (SNIA)

logical unit number (LUN)

The SCSI identifier of a logical unit with a target. (SNIA)
For example, a LUN identifies the mapping between a volume (logical unit) and
a host port (target).

loop address
Indicates the unique ID of a node in FC loop topology. A loop address is
sometimes referred to as a Loop ID.

loop port (L_Port)

A “Loop” port is capable of performing arbitrated loop functions and protocols.
NL_Ports and FL_Ports are examples of loop-capable ports. (SNIA)

loop topology
See Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL).

LUN
See logical unit number (LUN).

management controller (MC)

The processor (located in a controller module) that is primarily responsible for
human-computer interface and computer-computer interface functions, and
interacts with the storage controller.

management host
A workstation with a direct or local connection to the system and that is used to
manage the system.

management information base (MIB)

A database of managed objects accessed by network management protocols.
An SNMP MIB is a set of parameters that an SNMP management station can
query or set in the SNMP agent of a network device (for example, a router).

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master volume
A volume that is enabled for snapshots. A master volume must be owned by the
same controller as the associated snap pool.

MByte
Megabyte (MB).

MC
See management controller (MC).

metadata
Data in the first sectors of a disk drive that the system uses to identify virtual
disk members.

MIB
See management information base (MIB).

node port (N_Port)

A port on a computer, disk drive, or other device through which the device does
its FC communication.

node-loop port (NL_Port)

An N_Port that can operate on FC-AL topology.

Non-RAID
The RAID level option that can be used for a virtual disk having a single disk
drive and that does not need the data redundancy or performance benefits of
RAID. The capacity of a non-RAID virtual disk equals the capacity of its disk
drive. For fault tolerance, use RAID 0 or above.

out-of-band management
Method of accessing and managing a system using the RS-232 or Ethernet
connection.

ownership
In an active-active configuration, one controller has ownership of the following
resources: virtual disks and vdisk spares. When a controller fails, the other
controller assumes temporary ownership of its resources.

PHY
Hardware component that converts between digital and analog in the signal
path between the storage controller, expander controller, disk drives, and SAS
ports.

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PID
Primary controller identifier number.

port interconnect
A dual-controller enclosure includes host port interconnect circuitry which can
be used to connect the host ports on the upper controller module to those on
the lower controller module. When enabled, the port interconnect gives each
host access to all the volumes assigned to both controllers and makes it
possible to create a redundant configuration without using an external Fibre
Channel switch. The port interconnect should only be enabled when the system
is used in direct attach configurations. When using a switch attached configu-
ration, the port interconnect must be disabled.

power and cooling module

A FRU that includes an AC power supply and two cooling fans. An enclosure
has two power and cooling modules for failure tolerance and can operate with
only one module.

priority
Priority enables controllers to serve other I/O requests while running jobs
(utilities) such as rebuilding virtual disks. Priority ranges from low, which uses
the controller’s minimum resources, to high, which uses the controller’s
maximum resources.

RAID
Redundant Array of Independent Disks, a family of techniques for managing
multiple disks to deliver desirable cost, data availability, and performance
characteristics to host environments. (SNIA)

RAID controller
See controller.

RAS
Reliability, availability, and serviceability. These headings refer to a variety of
features and initiatives all designed to maximize equipment uptime and mean
time between failures, minimize downtime and the length of time necessary to
repair failures, and eliminate or decrease single points of failure in favor of
redundancy.

rebuild
The regeneration and writing onto one or more replacement disks of all of the
user data and check data from a failed disk in a virtual disk with RAID level 1,
10, 3, 5, and 50. A rebuild can occur while applications are accessing data on
the system’s virtual disks.

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recovery
In an active-active configuration, recovery (also known as failback) is the act of
returning ownership of controller resources from a surviving controller to a
previously failed (but now active) controller. The resources include virtual disks,
cache data, host ID information, and LUNs and WWNs.

remote scripting CLI client

A command-line interface (CLI) that enables you to manage the system from a
remote management host. The client communicates with the management
software through a secure out-of-band interface, HTTPS, and provides the
same control and monitoring capability as the browser interface. The client must
be installed on a host that has network access to the system.

rollback
The process of resetting a volume's data to become identical to a snapshot
taken of that volume.

SAN
See Storage Area Network (SAN).

SAS
Serial Attached SCSI

SATA
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

SC
See storage controller (SC).

SCSI
Small Computer System Interface. A collection of ANSI standards and
proposed standards which define I/O buses primarily intended for connecting
storage subsystems or devices to hosts through host bus adapters. (SNIA)

SCSI Enclosure Services (SES)

An ANSI X3T10 standard for management of environmental factors such as
temperature, power, voltage, etc. (SNIA)
In FibreCAT SX storage systems, SES data is managed by enclosure
management processors (EMPs).

SFP
Small form-factor pluggable connector, used in FC controller module host ports.
With FibreCAT SX storage systems, the SFPs belong to the controller modules
and are not FRUs.

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SID
Secondary controller identifier number.

SMART
Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. The industry-standard
reliability prediction indicator for both the IDE/ATA and SCSI hard disk drives.
Hard disk drives with SMART offer early warning of some hard disk failures so
critical data can be protected.

SMI-S
Storage Management Interface Specification

SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A protocol for sending email messages between
servers and from mail clients to mail servers. The messages can then be
retrieved with an email client using either POP or IMAP.

snap pool
A volume that is configured to store snapshot data.

snapshot
A fully usable copy of a defined collection of data that contains an image of the
data as it appeared at the point in time at which the copy was initiated. (SNIA)

SNIA
Storage Networking Industry Association. A not profit trade association of
producers and consumers of storage networking products, whose goal is to
further storage networking technology and applications.

SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol. An IETF protocol for monitoring and
managing systems and devices in a network. The data being monitored and
managed is defined by a MIB. The functions supported by the protocol are the
request and retrieval of data, the setting or writing of data, and traps that signal
the occurrence of events. (SNIA)

spare
See dynamic spare, global spare, vdisk spare.

standard volume
A volume that is not enabled for snapshots.

standby
See spare.

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state
The current operational status of a disk drive, a virtual disk, or controller. A
controller module stores the states of drives, virtual disks, and the controller in
its nonvolatile memory. This information is retained across power interruptions.

Storage Area Network (SAN)

A storage system consisting of storage elements, storage devices, computer
systems, and/or appliances, plus all control software, communicating over a
network. (SNIA)

storage controller (SC)

The processor (located in a controller module) that is primarily responsible for
RAID controller functions. The storage controller is also referred to as the RAID
controller.

storage system
One or more enclosures, referred to in a logical (as opposed to physical) sense.

strip size
See chunk size.

stripe size
The number of data disks in a virtual disk multiplied by the chunk size.

subvirtual disk
One of multiple RAID 1 virtual disks across which data is striped to form a RAID
10 virtual disk; or one of multiple RAID 5 virtual disks across which data is
striped to form a RAID 50 virtual disk.

system
See array.

TByte
Terabyte (TB)

TCP/IP
Transmission ControlProtocol/Internet Protocol

topology
The logical layout of the components of a computer system or network and their
interconnections. Topology deals with questions of what components are
directly connected to other components from the standpoint of being able to
communicate. It does not deal with questions of physical location of compo-
nents or interconnecting cables. (SNIA)

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trap
A type of SNMP message used to signal that an event has occurred. (SNIA)

UPS
Uninterruptable Power Supply

vdisk
Abbreviation for virtual disk.

vdisk spare
A disk drive that is marked as a spare to support automatic data rebuilding after
a disk drive associated with a virtual disk fails. For a vdisk spare to take the
place of another disk drive, it must be at least equal in size to the failed disk drive
and all of the virtual disks dependent on the failed disk drive must be
redundant—RAID 1, 10, 3, 5, or 50.

verify
A process that checks the integrity of the redundant data on fault-tolerant virtual
disks. For RAID 3, 5, and 50, the verify process recalculates the parity of data
stripes in each of the virtual disk’s RAID stripe sets and compares it with the
stored parity. If a discrepancy is found, an error is reported and the new correct
parity is substituted for the stored parity. For RAID 1 and 10, the verify process
checks for mirror mismatches. If an inconsistency is encountered, data is copied
from the master disk drive to the slave disk drive. If a bad block is encountered
when the parity is regenerated, the data is copied from the other disk drive,
master or slave, to the reporting disk drive reallocating the bad block.

virtual disk
For FibreCAT SX storage systems, a set of disk drives that share a RAID level
and disk type, and across which host data is spread for redundancy or perfor-
mance.

volume
A logical subdivision of a virtual disk. Multiple LUNs can be assigned to the
same volume, one for each host port given access to the volume.
See also standard volume.

volume mapping
The process by which volume permissions (read only, read/write, or none) and
LUNs are assigned to a host port.

WBI
See web-browser interface (WBI).

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web-browser interface (WBI)

The web browser interface that system administrators can use to configure,
monitor, and manage controller enclosures and attached expansion enclosures.
The WBI is accessible from any management host that can access an array
through an out-of-band Ethernet connection.

world wide name (WWN)

A unique 64-bit number assigned by a recognized naming authority (often via
block assignment to a manufacturer) that identifies a node process or node port.
(SNIA)
For FibreCAT SX storage systems derive WWNs from the serial numbers of
controller modules and expansion modules.

world wide node name (WWNN)

A globally unique 64-bit identifier assigned to each Fibre Channel node
process. (SNIA)

world wide port name (WWPN)

A globally unique 64-bit identifier assigned to each Fibre Channel port. (SNIA)

write policy
A cache-writing strategy used to control write operations. The write policy
options are CIFS write-back and write-through cache.

write-back cache
A caching technique in which the completion of a write request is signaled as
soon as the data is in cache, and actual writing to non-volatile media occurs at
a later time. Write-back cache includes an inherent risk that an application will
take some action predicated on the write completion signal, and a system failure
before the data is written to non-volatile media will cause media contents to be
inconsistent with that subsequent action. For this reason, good write-back
cache implementations include mechanisms to preserve cache contents across
system failures (including power failures) and to flush the cache at system
restart time. (SNIA)
This is how FibreCAT SX storage systems operate.
See also write-through cache.

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write-through cache
A caching technique in which the completion of a write request is not signaled
until data is safely stored on non-volatile media. Write performance with a write-
through cache is approximately that of a non-cached system, but if the data
written is also held in cache, subsequent read performance may be dramatically
improved. (SNIA)
FibreCAT SX storage systems use write-through cache when write-back cache
is disabled or when cache backup power is not working.
See also write-back cache.

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Figures
Figure 1: Components and Indicators on the Front of an Controller Enclosure. . . . . . . . 26

Figure 2: Controller Enclosure Ports and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Figure 3: Controller Enclosure LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Figure 4: Expansion Enclosure Ports and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Figure 5: Expansion Enclosure LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Figure 6: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX for Windows and Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Figure 7: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX (Controller Failover Scenario) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Figure 8: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX (Path Failover Scenario) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Figure 9: Switch Attached FibreCAT SX for Windows, Linux, VMware and

- not for FibreCAT SX60 - Solaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Figure 10: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX for Solaris (SPARC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Figure 11: Switch Attached FibreCAT SX for Solaris (SPARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Figure 12: Detecting the HIM Model with FibreCAT SX Manager’s WBI
(Example with two HIM Models 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Figure 13: Detecting the HIM Revision with FibreCAT SX Manager’s WBI
(Example with two HIM Models 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Figure 14: Sliding Rail Kit (A3C40075969) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Figure 15: Rack Post Mounting Positions of Two enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Figure 16: Support Bracket for Use in PRIMECENTER Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Figure 17: Mounting the Support Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Figure 18: Mounting the Right Sliding Rail (Front Side of the Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Figure 19: Mounting the Right Sliding Rail (Rear Side of the Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Figure 20: Mounting the Left Sliding Rail (Rear Side of the Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Figure 21: Mounting Position of a Cage Nut Between the Rail Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Figure 22: Screwing on the Enclosure (Right Side Example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Figure 23: Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between Controller

and Expansion Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Figure 24: Non-Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between Controller

and Expansion Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Figure 25: High-Availability, Dual-Controller, Direct Attach Connection

to Dual Data Hosts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Figure 26: High-Performance, Dual-Controller, Direct Attach Connection

to Dual Data Hosts (No Solaris Support) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Figure 27: Redundant Connection Through a Single Switch to a Single Data Host . . . . 61

Figure 28: Minimal Connection Through a Single Switch to a Single Data Host . . . . . . . 62

Figure 29: Redundant, High-Availability Connection Through Switches

to Dual Data Hosts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Tables
Table 1: Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Table 2: General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Table 3: Hard Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Table 4: Supported RAID Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Table 5: Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Table 6: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Table 7: Electrical Values per Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Table 8: Ambient Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Table 9: Heat Dissipation per Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Table 10: Dimensions per Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Table 11: Compliance with Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Table 12: Installation and Configuration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Table 13: Dimension and Weight Specification Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Table 14: Environmental Reqirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Table 15: Controller Enclosure Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Table 16: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Table 17: Controller Enclosure Ports and Switches (Back) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Table 18: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Back, Power and Cooling Module). . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Table 19: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Back, Controller Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Table 20: Expansion Enclosure Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Table 21: Expansion Enclosure Ports and Switches (Back) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Table 22: Expansion Enclosure LEDs (Back, Power and Cooling Module) . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Table 23: Expansion Enclosure LEDs (Back, Expansion Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Table 24: Contents of an Enclosure Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Table 25: Host Serial Port Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Table 26: Terminal Emulator Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Table 27: Terminal Emulator Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Related Documents and Links
[1] Storage Systems Safety Notes
Basic safety information including the handling of racks and rack mount enclosures.
Supported with the hardware as printed manual.

[2] FibreCAT SX60 / SX 80 / SX88 Quick Start Guide

Overview and references for getting current information; short instructions for installation,
configuration, and administration.
Supported via http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/manuals.html

[3] FibreCAT SX60 / SX 80 / SX88 Operating Manual (the manual in hand)

The latest version of the manual
is available at http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/manuals.html

[4] FibreCAT SX60 / SX 80 / SX88 Best Practices Guide

Recommendations for maximizing reliability, accessibility, and serviceability.
Supported via http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/manuals.html

[5] FibreCAT SX60 / SX 80 / SX88 Administrator’s Guide

Using the FibreCAT SX Manager’s (FSM) web based interface WBI to configure and
manage a system.
Supported via http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/manuals.html

[6] FibreCAT SX Manager Command Line Interface (CLI)

Using the FibreCAT SX Manager’s (FSM) command-line interface (CLI) to configure and
manage a system.
Supported via http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/manuals.html

[7] FibreCAT SX60 / SX 80 / SX88 Service Manual

Troubleshooting and servicing a system.
Supported via http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/manuals.html

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Related Documents and Links

[8] Late-breaking information not included in the information set at

http://www.fibrecat.net

[9] See also the user forum for the FibreCAT SX Series at
http://www.fibreservice.net

[10] The Helpdesk telephone numbers are listed at

http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/helpdesk.html

[11] Latest firmware is available at

http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/support/downloads.html

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Index

A FC link speed LED 29

adhesive labels on plastic casing parts 19 FC link status LED 29
altitude range, operating 22 host activity LED 29
array host port 27
first-time configuration 65 OK to Remove LED 29, 33
test configuration 72 Power On/OK LED 29, 33
Unit Locator LED 29, 33
C
cable routing guidelines 24 D
cabling date
controller enclosures 57 using WBI to set 69
clearance requirements date and time, set controller 69
service 21 dimensions, enclosure 20
ventilation 21 disposal of equipment 19
CLI drive module
see command-line interface OK to Remove LED 26
command-line interface Power/Activity/Fault LED 26
description 8 Driver Settings 69
set controller IP address 65
configuration charts 35 E
console requirement 24 electrical guidelines 22
controller enclosure enclosure
cabling to hosts 57 cabling configurations 53
configure host ports 70 power off 75
connect to data hosts 57, 60 power up 75
connect to remote management hosts 64 test connections 56
controller module enclosure ear
cache status LED 29 Enclosure ID LED 26
CLI port 27 Fault/Service Required LED 26
Ethernet activity LED 29 FRU OK LED 27
Ethernet link status LED 29 Temperature Fault LED 27
Ethernet port 27 Unit Locator LED 26
expansion port 28 environmental protection 19
expansion port status LED 29 environmental requirements 22
Fault/Service Required LED 29, 33 expansion enclosure

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connect to controller enclosure 53 recycling, equipment 19

expansion module restriction
SAS In port 31 direct connect mode 42
SAS In port status LED 32 FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 42
SAS Out port 31 returning, equipment 19
SAS Out port status LED 32
S
F safety instructions 15
frequency requirement, input 23 safety precautions 45
shock range, operating 22
H site planning
HIM console requirement 24
restriction 42 electrical requirements 22
Host Interface Module environmental 22
restriction 42 environmental requirements 22
humidity range, operating 22 management host requirements 24
physical requirements 20
I software, system requirements 68
installation safety precautions 45 storage system
IP address environmental requirements 22
default 8, 68, 69 power off 75
set controller via CLI 65 power on 75
structure of the manual 9
M
system requirements
management host requirements 24
WBI 68
Model of HIM 42
T
N
temperature range, operating 22
notation conventions 10
time
P using WBI to set 69
packing 19
V
physical requirements 20
ventilation requirements 21
placement guidelines 21
vibration range, operating 22
plastic casing parts, adhesive labels 19
virtual disks and volumes
power cord guidelines 22
create 71
power module
view status 72
AC Power Good LED 28, 32
voltage requirement, input 23
DC-Fan Fault/Service Required LED 28, 32
power switch 27, 31 W
power requirements, site 23 WBI
power, connect AC 56 logging in 69
See web-based interface
R
setting date and time 69
radio suppression 18

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system requirements 68
web browser configuration 68
web-based interface
configure 68
create virtual disks 71
description 8, 68
log out 73
set date and time 69
test array configuration 72
weight guidelines 21
weight, enclosure 20
wiring requirements, site 23

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